Chapter 2419: Agree to Try
Chapter 2419: Agree to Try
Da Zhuang and Xiao Zhuang were often on duty at Qiao Mei’s house, so Qiao Qiang had set aside a room in the backyard part of the house for them to rest. Xiao Zhuang started to make the bed while Da Zhuang sat by the window and smoked non-stop.
“Elder Brother, you should put out the cigarette. The four children will come to the backyard to play during the day and it’s not good for their health. Besides, smoking won’t solve any of your problems,” Xiao Zhuang said with a sigh.
“I’m just wondering if Qian’e will start to avoid me after tonight,” Da Zhuang said.
Xiao Zhuang could not say for sure. Furthermore, in order to cover up whatever happened today, Qiao Mei and Xia Zhe might even transfer the two brothers out of the capital.
“Sister Qian’e would have taken note of whatever you said to her earlier, but too many things have happened today. She’s likely caught off guard so you need to give her more time. She must be feeling very scared after what happened today,” Xiao Zhuang said patiently as he analyzed the situation.
Seeing that Da Zhuang did not move an inch, Xiao Zhuang knew that there was nothing more that he could say. It was better to let Da Zhuang think it through on his own. He covered himself with the blanket and fell asleep.
The next day, at the crack of dawn, Da Zhuang stood outside the door to the room where Qian’e was in. When Qian’e pushed the door open, she immediately saw Da Zhuang. The two of them looked at each other in silence and Qian’e soon started to blush.
“I’m here… I’m here to talk to you. Is it a convenient time now?” Da Zhuang asked tentatively.
“Yes, it is. We can talk here,” Qian’e said softly.
Da Zhuang took a deep breath as if he was mustering his courage. He did not show any signs of cowardice or hesitation as he said firmly, “My name is Gao Zhuang. I’m 32 years old this year and my family’s house is located in the village at the edge of the capital. My parents are still alive. Other than Xiao Zhuang, I also have an eldest brother and a youngest sister. There are a total of four of us kids in our family and I’m the second eldest.”
“Wait! Why… why are you telling me this?” Qian’e asked in shock.
“I really really like you. I’ve already told my parents about you. My family doesn’t need me to carry on the family line and my parents have accepted the fact that I will not have any children in the future. If you really like children, then we can see if any of my brothers or relatives have too many children to support and we can adopt a child from them,” Da Zhuang said.
“Who told you that I like children!” Qian’e said with shy annoyance.
“I have also bought a small house near your place and the courtyard there is already filled with flowers. I remember you saying that you like bright red roses the most, so I’ve already planted them there for you. From now on, I’ll cook delicious food for you at home every day! Whatever you like! I’m willing to learn anything!”
“You also mentioned previously that you like kittens very much. I’ve set aside a room for your pets. When the time comes, we can plant flowers in spring, bask in the sun in summer, harvest our crops in autumn, and build snowmen in winter…”
Da Zhuang rambled on and on. It turned out that Da Zhuang remembered every single word that Qian’e said before. He had even already settled any issues that might crop up in his family because he was worried that Qian’e would feel uncomfortable when she married into the family.
Qian’e had tears in her eyes. She was really unable to go against her own feelings and reject Da Zhuang. By now, she was really feeling very touched by everything he did.
If such a good man married another woman, she would definitely be sad for the rest of her life.
“Did… did I say too much?” Da Zhuang asked embarrassedly.
“No,” Qian’e said in a trembling voice.
“Then what do you think? I know I’ve been disturbing your peace recently. If you reject me today, then I won’t have any improper thoughts anymore,” Da Zhuang said.
“I’m going to say yes! But… but we should date each other for a while first. As for what happens after that, we can talk about it later,” Qian’e said with a flushed face.
Da Zhuang did not seem to hear what Qian’e said. He stood rooted to the spot and pondered for a long time before he realized that Qian’e had said yes to him! He was so excited that he could not speak!
“Are… are you at a loss for words?” Qian’e said.
“I’m just too happy! I’m so happy! Does that mean that we are a couple now?” Da Zhuang asked bluntly.
Qian’e had never met such a direct person before. She pushed Da Zhuang away shyly and ran off, leaving him standing at the door alone with a silly smile on his face.
“I have a girlfriend now… Qian’e is my girlfriend… I have a girlfriend!!!” Da Zhuang yelled out towards the sky.
In his 30 odd years of living, today was the happiest day of his life.
Qian’e braced herself and went back to work like it was a normal day. After all, she was responsible for all the employees in the factory. She could not give up on her life and herself just because something bad had happened. She had already done that once and she did not want to go through that a second time.
Xia He arrived at Qiao Mei’s house bearing many gifts. She had already heard about what happened to Qian’e.